DIY Egg Carton Stone Floor / Wall for Dollhouse or Diorama 🥚

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Playlist of videos for this project in order:
1. Here's where you can learn how to make your own cardboard room box/shadow box in 1:12 scale:
• EASY 1:12 dollhouse mi...
2. Cardboard Room Box floors, cereal box walls and tin ceiling
• DIY Ceiling, Walls & F...
3. Egg carton stones & grout technique for hearth
• DIY Egg Carton Stone F...
4. DIY Fireplace, tiles, faux flowers, painted chair+
• DIY Fireplace, Faux Fl...
5. DIY hearth broom, bear trap, bellows & peg shelf
• DIY hearth broom, bear...
6. DIY snowshoes from scratch
• DIY miniature Snowshoe...
7. Mini kettle made from a bead
• DIY miniature kettle o...
8. DIY potatoes, corner shelf, milk can made from trash, coal bucket
• DIY Miniature accessor...
• how to make an EASY mi...
Here's the video for making realistic bricks.
In this video, I show you how to create easy egg carton stones and how to add grout without changing the color of your stones. I used the "dry powder" method for adding grout and teach how to achieve the same effect with spackle. Enjoy :)
I have lots of projects planned ranging from abandoned miniatures, furniture makeovers, dioramas, accessories, kits and Dollhouse Miniatures in multiple scales. I also have a large Harry Potter build planned for 1" scale.
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@PrimateProductions 16 күн бұрын

This looks awesome. I had learned this method a few years ago and used it to make a stone "floor" in a castle my daughter and i were making. The main difference was that I had cut my "stones" to 3 or 4 different sizes (all rectangle and squares). What i really appreciated from your video was the coloring techniques you used here as i really liked the way it turned out! I just happened across this video but i was so impressed that now I am going to go check out the rest of your channel!😊

@queencityminis 15 күн бұрын

Very cool! I hope you enjoy it

@BentleyHouseMinis Жыл бұрын

This is such a fantastic method for grouting! I can't wait to try it!!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ara! It's a great tool for the tool box.

@panacheluxury4262 Жыл бұрын

You took the words out of my mouth, Ara. I wanted brick work on the outside of my Dollhouse so this will be idea for it. I will also checkout the other brick video. Thanks so much for the tip! I will be sure to mention your Channel when I do the work.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

@@panacheluxury4262 Thank you for watching!

@panacheluxury4262 Жыл бұрын

@@queencityminis, You're Welcome!

@jimmccann7234 Жыл бұрын

Not sure what I like best the stones on the cardboard or the stones in your ring but, just to say I would be hard pressed to choose think I will plump for the egg carton stones, thanks for a great presentation, appreciated, love yer work.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! My ring is moissanite. It's the second hardest gemstone, and much cheaper than diamonds. But it looks very similar to diamonds. I love it!

@user-gc2jy5dh9j 6 ай бұрын

I have always loved collecting cute little miniatures, but it's only been recently after watching your videos that I have even thought of making my own! All I can say is WOW! 😮 You have such clever, unique and cheap techniques for everything you create! You are a wealth of knowledge and a great instructor. Thank you for sharing and inspiring your viewers😊😊

@queencityminis 6 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that. I'm a frugal person and I enjoy reusing things, so it comes naturally.

@barbkeith2697 Жыл бұрын

I have saved many egg cartons and randomly ripped them into “stones” to add to the exterior of my witch dollhouse. This video has awesome tips and tricks. I will definitely be using your methods. Thank you for what you do!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Little Gretchen's Workshop has a great tutorial for egg carton stones too. She used the torn method and a different method for coloring.

@lylahboling6383 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am new at this and information like this is so helpful. Thank you.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Here's a video from Little Gretchen's Workshop showing a similar technique. Instead of cutting the stones, she tore them so they look more like rocks. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5x3d7yrz76qqqM.html

@cableknitter7346 Жыл бұрын

Very nice idea & process! Planning to use it to reproduce the ashlar foundation stones in model townhouse dollhouse cellar.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That sounds like a great idea. I googled it and there are a wide range of looks. Have fun!

@jenniferwolford7205 Жыл бұрын

These stones look so realistic! You are an amazing artist!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@Cleansweep38 Жыл бұрын

This would definitely be a great technique to use in building an ancient fireplace, housing a cauldron for a witch’s kitchen or maybe a pilgrim’s home.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It's a rustic aesthetic.

@vickytimmerman1365 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!thanks

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome 🙏

@cat3crazy Жыл бұрын

That is a really neat way of placing the stones and doing the grouting. I love the wrap around look. I'm new at doing miniatures and I really appreciate instructional videos. BTW, Ara from Bentley House Minis, sent me. She shared the link to this video in a patreon post.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome to my channel and the world of miniatures. Ara is a fantastic miniaturist and a wonderful person. I really appreciate her sharing this video. I'm also a Patron of hers. I'll have to go check out the post. Thank you again!

@rattybratt6813 6 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I love doing dioramas, but I challenge myself to do crafts without spending money, and this is exactly what I've been looking for for so many of my projects😊😊

@queencityminis 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Enjoy 😊

@ericamichaelson2310 Жыл бұрын

I just love your simple and so innovative approach to mini-info!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@maggiehughes4283 Жыл бұрын

Stone wall looks very realistic. Thank you for sharing your work.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@renaerickson4190 24 күн бұрын

You can use card board for this! Or strofoam its much easier

@martyklopfenstein98 Жыл бұрын

You do such wonderful work. Hope my work looks somewhat similar.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Have fun crafting! Keep trying it doesn't turn out how you like.

@ghoulgoil5029 Жыл бұрын

So easy but a huge impact! Looks real!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It really does. I think I'll make a much bigger stone project and play around with the colors some more.

@kellydesilva6733 5 ай бұрын

Really like the use of plaster for the grout.

@queencityminis 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@denisestevens6492 Жыл бұрын

Hi fantastic and enjoyable video. Really enjoyed it. Cheerz Denise W.A.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@irisswitalla6944 2 ай бұрын

Ich bin begeistert. Vielen Dank für das tolle Video.

@queencityminis 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@liddymarsh931 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@jori7398 11 ай бұрын

Now you’ve inspired me to make a tiny model of my (someday) tiny house. This technique will probably be amazing for concrete panels! ❤️🫶🏼

@queencityminis 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I hope you make it

@bonniehollingsworth1996 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful technique!

@queencityminis 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@davidchang7838 Жыл бұрын

This is a really great idea! I have discovered many tricks/tips employed by those enjoying different hobbies from mine (model railroading) and this is another. Subscribed. Thanks for sharing.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome 🙏

@jantucker9355 Жыл бұрын

I had to watch this one again. I am getting ready to make my stone foundation on my Spooky Victorian Painted Lady.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I hope it turns out great! If you run into any issues, feel free to ask a question and I'll see if I can help.

@kennethbaird968 9 ай бұрын

You make it look so easy. I must try it. Thank you

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@aviewer9516 Жыл бұрын

You amaze me with your skills! Subscribed!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome 🤗

@user-if4ve6sz4r Жыл бұрын

I'm excited to try this technique on my castle dice tower :)

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

That would work really well! Have fun

@MrPotatoemouse Жыл бұрын

What great easy to follow tutorial! I can’t wait to have a go and feel like an archaeologist too hee hee.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁 Start collecting some egg cartons and have fun 😊

@AllisAllAboutminis Жыл бұрын

How funny is it that i just watched your wine box kit and said i gotta see how she does her egg crate flooring!! And there it is!!! I think yours have really turned out amazing. Im probably going to "borrow" some of your techniques. Ill give you credit in my video tho. Lol

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Borrow away! I love sharing with you guys.

@shirleycrabbe6859 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. I will try it

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

That's great! Have fun and let me know if you have any questions.

@TaraFinlay Жыл бұрын

These are absolutely 😍😍😍

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ts1361 Жыл бұрын

Great video, can not wait to try 😊

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

@kkossor 8 ай бұрын

I am obsessed with your channel. Your knowledge, creativity, technique and artistry are so amazing! I watch your videos with the excitement of a kid in a candy store! You are brilliant! And your voice is very soothing. Thank you so much!

@queencityminis 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 😊

@kat3910 Жыл бұрын

I have made several fireplaces, walkways, chimneys and floors using coffee carrier trays, which is the same effect as the egg cartons. I have then painstakingly used a toothpick in between with spackle ~ I like this method of grouting better! Thanks so much for the tips! The hearth looks great :)

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Oof! A toothpick for the grout lines. That's dedication! I'm sure it looks great but I agree this method is more efficient.

@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws 10 ай бұрын

I love this whole project! The hearth stone work is super convincing! Thanks because, like I have said beforehand, the fact that you dont go overboard on measurements, it makes the techniques you use much more translatable into different scales.

@queencityminis 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! A lot of my viewers don't make miniatures, so I don't like to be excessive in instruction. It's a better balance between entertainment and information.

@siasgal62 9 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to make this for my great granddaughter’s dollhouse patio.

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

That sounds great! Have fun

@carolhall1757 6 ай бұрын

I was pondering how to raise the height of my Victorian oven so this idea is perfect for a convincing old stone base. Really glad I found your channel. Look forward to future creative ideas that are so clearly illustrated and narrated. Bless you.

@hv1946FLUSA 2 ай бұрын

Very good tutorial. Easy to follow steps. Many thanks.

@queencityminis 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 😊

@alexandragonzalez4499 Жыл бұрын

Espectacular 😊 gracias por compartir tu trabajo. Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@CassandrajustCassandra Жыл бұрын

Oh, this is very helpful. I really like the result with the powder. I'm glad you experiment for me lol. I literally have no room to make a mess at the moment.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😁 My pleasure! I'm lucky. I have an entire bedroom I use as a studio with a big desk.

@jenniferwong4530 5 ай бұрын

Love this technique for stone walls! You're channel is an inspiration and perfect for a weekend binge watch!❤

@queencityminis 5 ай бұрын

Binge watching is so much fun 😊 So relaxing!

@rudygloria2721 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous!!! Thank You!!! 🙏🏼 Sooo Easy!!! Peace, Rudy 🕊️☮️🕊️

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! It really is easy.

@ra8640 7 ай бұрын

I'm making a Christmas town that has two levels and needed a stone wall to separate the lower from the upper level. Your instructions were amazing. I really learned a skill that will help me in other towns, war, battle and sci-fi dioramas . Thank You!

@queencityminis 7 ай бұрын

That's great to hear 😊 I'm so happy this was helpful to you. Thanks for sharing!

@prnzali2010 3 ай бұрын

That was amazing!

@queencityminis 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@debbralehrman5957 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🎁🕯🌟🕯🎁

@queencityminis 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

@vickytimmerman1365 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!!!!

@queencityminis 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@LynneWright Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@jantucker9355 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial! Thanks! That turned out great.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan!

@jude1515 Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@queencityminis 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@myshihtzupiper8117 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the step-by-step instructions! Your stonewall looks amazing and I want to try your techniques. 🎉❤

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@KimGibsonfiberlover 4 ай бұрын

I have never tried this but I need a hearth as well, so I will. Thank you!

@queencityminis 4 ай бұрын

Hope you like it! This is fun.

@jhenry9486 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!! I don’t come across those types of egg cartons anymore…..

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

I actually don't eat eggs so other people collect these for me 😉

@carol-annegriffin6234 Жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials! I'm muddling my way through a mini project where I want some grungy exterior walls and your egg carton stone method looks like just what I was wanting. I've used pressed paper packaging to make rough bricks for a dollhouse chimney, but I had been thinking somewhat smoother stone surfaces would be nice. You nailed it!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You leave such thoughtful comments. I really appreciate it.

@enchantedvisionsart2308 3 ай бұрын

New Sub 👍🏼 I love the results. I paint miniature+ ceramics and always use egg cartons to cushion and separate my works. Eventually, the egg trays start breaking down and, I will, soon, try my hand at diorama making and the e.ts will definitely have another great purpose in art. I thank you for your inspirational content. Have an inspiring week of Happy Crafting 🖌️🙂

@queencityminis 3 ай бұрын

That's sounds lovely! Thank you so much

@Alypinkflower Жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@carrie4910 9 ай бұрын

Oooohhh got to try this!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Have fun 😊

@ebdo7863 8 ай бұрын

Class!

@queencityminis 8 ай бұрын

😊

@mushroommaladie Жыл бұрын

This is perfect for the dollhouse I am restoring! Thank you!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I love sharing these things with all of you.

@CraftyMoore 10 ай бұрын

So clever! 😍

@queencityminis 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@CFJNilsson Жыл бұрын

This is awesome, I just started my first project and got everything I needed from this and your brick wall video.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! Thank you

@sysop224 Жыл бұрын

That is brilliant! Thank you for sharing your methods.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😁 Making miniatures is really fun but sharing the minis I make is extra fun.

@3DComputing 9 ай бұрын

Love it, thanks

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@LeftyLatinaCreations 4 ай бұрын

What a great and beautiful technique, I have to try this in my kitchen! Thank you ☺️

@queencityminis 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Have fun 😊

@bethrundle5560 6 ай бұрын

Lovely

@queencityminis 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@borgia1507 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful, just beautiful. You make it look so easy!

@queencityminis 9 ай бұрын

It is pretty easy! Thank you

@marygatdula2744 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing all your techniques and experience!

@queencityminis 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Prishacraftstudio Жыл бұрын

Easy peasy wow!!!! U solve my problem thank you so much🥰🥰🥰

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊 I'm happy to help!

@KarinaCarlin-oy9ov 10 ай бұрын

That is what I'm planning to do for the wrap around porch on one of the houses I'm working on.

@queencityminis 10 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great idea!

@arkanejill7816 11 ай бұрын

Wow! 🤩🤯😍

@queencityminis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@arkanejill7816 8 ай бұрын

Wanted to come back and see this again. Your work and your video are brilliant!

@alisavogt2892 Жыл бұрын

I love the results you achieved with this technique!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@debbralehrman5957 Жыл бұрын

This looks so realistic. I like how you did the grout.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Egg carton has such a great texture. It only takes a couple simple steps to make it look like natural stone. I love it.

@zinthiakee6472 Жыл бұрын

Love the look of these stones!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Making egg carton stones is so easy and makes you feel super talented.

@Patkircher2552 Жыл бұрын

This is so cool. May try it in my garden room box. Thanks for sharing and appreciate your talent! ❤️❤️

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're welcome :) A garden room box sounds awesome.

@krismills4393 Жыл бұрын

Learned so much from this video. Thank you for sharing!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@maneeratromtrairat174 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this tutorial . You said more details and make me understand more .For example , I just knew that I have to paint blue in the piece ( never think of that ).I am not about color

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Adding color makes the stones look a lot more realistic. Gray stones look fine but stones with different colors look more realistic.

@andreavictoriaparadiso47 Жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful! Thank you so much, this is definitely a keeper tutorial!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy it.

@the.vintagemoose3603 Жыл бұрын

Chefs kiss* Just brilliant

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@hogkillerjp Жыл бұрын

excellent!!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@bobbywitkowski388 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your fantastic tutorial...All you taught will be very useful.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Have fun creating

@jackyheath7958 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the processes you used to achieve the wonderfully realistic stone effect. Watching your videos, I'm impressed by your attention to detail - which of course add to the illusion you are making. I have an idea to make model of the room that the Borrowers lived in; from the BOOK (which was read to me in 1952, when it first came out) not the films. In this, the scale would not be too important since all the contents should be authentically 'borrowed' - a cotton reel table for example. On second thoughts, would you make one? Then I can make one too, following your instructions! very best wishes from the UK. Jacky

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

I love that idea! I actually had planned on making a Borrower's diorama but Bentley House Minis made a similar idea so it's less of a priority. The videos are really fun and have great ideas. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eayYopRoqZycYIk.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m6uJd9Flp66ommQ.html

@JustAboutAnything66 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for mentioning why you add the alcohol. I keep hearing other people say to do it, I was wondering what the purpose was.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

@jenniferwolford7205 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. I've been planning on added egg carton stones to the base of my dollhouse, but dreading and avoiding it because I think it'll look so bad.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Egg carton stones almost always turn out great. If you're nervous about adding them directly to your dollhouse, you could make the stones on a cardstock or cereal box template first and then attach them to the dollhouse if you like how it looks.

@jenniferwolford7205 Жыл бұрын

@@queencityminis I love so much that you respond to my comments! I hope your channel never gets so big that you stop responding.....is that rude? Lol

@HoneySparkles2 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@queencityminis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@fastloud24supercarsonhighw42 3 ай бұрын

Waoooo so real.. congrate.. btw could you pls list down the material and color needed..so I can find similar material/brand/color in my country. Thank u

@queencityminis 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Just try to use similar color paints. It doesn't have to be exactly the same.

@annaderosbourg Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful and so well-explained! Do you think it would be possible to tint the grout beforehand by mixing chalk pastels into the plaster before laying it down?

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Yes! In this video, I show how to use the mortar method as well as the grout method. You can tint the spackle with pastels or paint. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9d1Y9ummrG1o2w.html

@rio1971b 5 ай бұрын

I feel like an archeologist 😂😂😂😂

@queencityminis 5 ай бұрын

Same here 😆 Brushing away the powder is satisfying.

@michaelholts1598 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@camberwins Жыл бұрын

I consider myself a fairly creative and ingenuitive person, but many of the techniques you come up with and just genius. How do you come up with all the things you share in your videos? What’s your background in? Art? Engineering? I’m just curious! 😊

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm always been artistically inclined. I've tried a lot of different crafts and have been good at most of them aside from knitting and sewing. I come up with a lot of techniques by getting lucky and the first thing working out or a bit of trial and error.

@astonmartin5332 2 ай бұрын

Could sculpt on craft foam (pink stuff) use something like the texture of the egg carton to make the impression? Then your painting techniques?

@queencityminis 2 ай бұрын

That would probably work. It wouldn't look the same, but it's worth a shot

@renaerickson4190 24 күн бұрын

I meant for the fire ring!

@queencityminis 21 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@renaerickson4190 21 күн бұрын

Welcome @@queencityminis

@bigdreamer02 13 күн бұрын

Could you use flour instead for the grout?

@queencityminis 9 күн бұрын

You could try it, but it may be hard to wipe away bc of the gluten

@PreviouslyFresh Жыл бұрын

Your voice is only in the left earbud, but the music is in both. Great video but mixing the audio too pley in both ears would be nice.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me know. I don't know how to do that. I use Premiere Pro so maybe I can figure it out.

@PreviouslyFresh Жыл бұрын

@@queencityminis simplest fix would be too make the audio mono instead of stereo

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

@@PreviouslyFresh Thank you so much!

@PreviouslyFresh Жыл бұрын

@@queencityminis np :D

@7spiritualcompass706 Жыл бұрын

Lol. I thought it was my earned "malfunctioning"! Whew!

@lauriegiggy5878 Жыл бұрын

I made my stone floor out of fast food drink holders that you get going through the drive through.

@queencityminis Жыл бұрын

Perfect! I don't have any of those because I don't drink coffee but I have some great inserts from boxes with nice big stone texture. They're a prized possession at this point. Idk what I'll use them for. It's gotta be great 😆